P226 Light Strikes After E2 Grip change

[peck1234]

I have owned this gun for 4 years. 5000 rounds plus and never had 1 light strike of malfunction. (this model is double action only) Recently I changed out the stock grip to the e2 grips which also includes a new longer hammer guide spring that was installed. I went to the range and about 30% off all my shots I was having light strikes. My freind with the exact gun was firing the same ammo with 0 malfunctions. So I just swapped back to the old hammer guide rod and stock springs and noticed that the trigger does feel heaver with the stock set up. Is is possible that the enlongated hammer guide rod spring the e2 grips was not provideing enough spring tension?

 

[rcmodel]

Sounds like it!!

What else could it be?

rc

 

[Shaq]

Whenever you alter a gun, you risk malfunctions. The gun's manufacturer spent $$$$$ on design, research & testing. There is no such thing as an "Upgrade" or "Improvement" that modifies the working parts of the gun that comes without the risk of malfunctions. For a defensive gun, I might change the sights....nothing more.

 

[dogmush]

Which mainspring seat do you have?
The E2 kit only works with the newer one.

 

[peck1234]

Yes, it did have the newer style mainspring.

 

[peck1234]

Just went to the range with same ammo but this time with the stock grips and stock hammer strut. Just as suspected. 350 rounds No lightstikes perfection. E2 grips/longer hammer strut are going in the garbage.